In order to understand and choose a path for enlightenment, one
should thoroughly understand the philosophical and psychological
foundations on which the various paths are based, for without this
basic knowledge it is not possible to understand the different paths
in their proper perspective.

Before one is actually ready to choose a path for himself, he must
understand the internal and external architecture of life, and then
alone determine to practice the philosophy that he has chosen.

Philosophy is not mere speculation related only to the thinking
world, nor is it merely an expression of societal or religious norms.
One's philosophy should be built, just like a mansion, and then
one should live in it.*